Rule 95 – Initiation of Proceedings

(a) Person Entitled to Bring a Motion; Filing and Service. Any person who satisfies the prerequisites of 15 M.R.S. §2137 may file a motion for DNA analysis as provided under 15 M.R.S. §2138(1). Filing and serving must be in accordance with Rule 49.(b) Docketing and...

Rule 58 – Entry of Judgment

Unless the court otherwise directs and subject to the provisions of Rule 54(b), judgment upon the verdict of a jury shall be entered forthwith by the clerk; but the court shall direct the appropriate judgment to be entered upon a special verdict or upon a general...

Rule 57 – Declaratory Judgments

The procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. § §5951 – 5963 shall be in accordance with these rules, and the right to trial by jury is preserved under the circumstances and in the manner provided in Rules 38 and 39. The existence of...

Rule 56 – Summary Judgment

(a) For Claimant. A party seeking to recover upon a claim, counterclaim, or cross-claim or to obtain a declaratory judgment may move with or without supporting affidavits for a summary judgment in the party’s favor upon all or any part thereof. A motion for...

Rule 87 – Discovery

Upon written request petitioner is entitled to receive copies of the Governor’s warrant, the demand for extradition, and all documents in support thereof. A party is not otherwise entitled to discovery except upon motion and a showing of good cause why such...

Rule 55 – Default

(a) Entry. When a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by these rules and that fact is made to appear by affidavit or otherwise, the clerk shall enter the party’s default....